The Martin Agency Services

Commercial Real Estate · Stratford, Connecticut

9:14 PM in Stratford Directions

Here is what working with The Martin Agency in Stratford typically covers, from the first consultation to closing day. Services and terms vary, so confirm the details in your written agreement.

Commercial services

Tenant and buyer representation

Site search, lease and purchase negotiation for businesses around Stratford.

Investment property analysis

Income, expense and cap-rate comparisons for income property.

Landlord and seller representation

Marketing commercial space and buildings for lease or sale.

Focus areas

Investment Property

Rental comparables and cash-flow estimates for investors.

How a typical transaction works

ConsultA first conversation about goals, budget and timing — and a written agreement that spells out services and compensation.
PrepareBuyers get pre-approved; sellers review a pricing analysis and prepare the home for photos.
Market & tourListings go live on the MLS; buyers tour homes and compare recent sales.
NegotiateOffers, counteroffers, inspection requests and appraisal issues are worked through.
CloseFinal walk-through and signing with the title or escrow company under Connecticut rules.

Typical costs on a Stratford home

Illustrative figures for a home at the local typical value of $470,098. Real numbers depend on your agreement, lender and title company.

Item	Rate	On $470K
Listing-side commission (negotiable)	2.5–3%	$11,752–$14,103
Buyer-side compensation (negotiable)	2–3%	$9,402–$14,103
Buyer closing costs (lender, title, escrow)	2–5%	$9,402–$23,505
Home inspection	flat	$350–$600

Every percentage above is negotiable and is set in the written agreement. Typical value from the Zillow Home Value Index (August 2026).

Areas around Stratford

Milford, CT4.8 mi · $511K Fairfield, CT7.4 mi · $992K Westport, CT12 mi · $2.08M New Haven, CT14 mi · $339K Port Jefferson, NY17 mi · $789K Setauket-East Setauket, NY18 mi Newtown, CT18 mi · $664K Darien, CT19 mi · $2.47M

Questions about these services

How are real estate agents paid in Connecticut?

Compensation is negotiable and set out in writing. Sellers sign a listing agreement; since August 2024 buyers sign a written buyer agreement before touring homes with an agent, stating what the agent will be paid and by whom.

Does The Martin Agency work with both buyers and sellers?

Most agents and brokerages represent both, but not in the same transaction without written consent. Ask how The Martin Agency handles dual agency or designated agency under Connecticut law.

What should I prepare before the first meeting?

Buyers: a mortgage pre-approval, a target budget and a list of must-haves. Sellers: your mortgage payoff estimate, a list of upgrades with dates, and any HOA or survey documents.